phencyclidine

/fɛnˈsaɪ.klɪ.diːn/noun
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A synthetic compound derived from piperidine, used as a veterinary anesthetic and in hallucinogenic drugs such as angel dust.

Contraction of phenylcyclohexylpiperidine.

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